We love this new single from MacGregor Burns called I’m Not Supposed To Be Here Anymore. A pleasing, calming song, the softness of the drums and gentle vocals make this song a delight to listen to. A song to accompany your summer, we appreciate the organic feel of the vocals, which align perfectly with the inspiring message of the track.
For fans of Mac DeMarco and Alex G, this artist captures that same indie charm in his music. This track is one of many on his soon-to-be-released album, Slated For The Fall. If you can’t wait, check out his other new single, Quit Making Me Cry. We are so excited to hear more of his visionary music and hope you are too.
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Moving toward a more electronic tune, Heartbeat by L3ss grabbed our attention. Featuring other artists MØXLM and KHALI, these artists created a dreamy landscape of synth and vocals. Both haunting and euphoric, the symphony of electronic textures hypnotizes you. It’s soft, but emotionally intense vocals uplift and intoxicate you.
We appreciate how the percussive elements of this track aren’t overpowering, but are still unpredictable and exhilarating. The touch of expressive piano ties the track all together, balancing electronic with organic sounds. This single is featured on L3ss’s new EP, which you don’t want to miss hearing.
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Another single that truly captured our interest was Smudge Of Red by Carl La’frenais featuring Sereta Baldwin. The song initially grabs you in with stunning acoustic guitar and gentle vocals that gradually increase in intensity, along with your anticipation. The charming vocals, harmonizing with a balance of masculine and feminine, are tender and compassionate.
Those who are fans of Beck and James Taylor will appreciate the pleasant soundscapes brought through the talented guitar and vocals. Just a touch of kick drum and additional percussion is all this song needs. Soon, the album this song is featured on will be released, titled 682001, where you can hear more of this artist’s raw, innovative sound.
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Iggy Mayerov‘s new single, Feels Like Yesterday, is an exciting amalgamation of synth and piano, which accompany beautiful vocals saturated with pure emotion. The lyrics, which stick out for their relatability and raw expression, wrap you in a safe feeling of understanding. Featuring buzzing electric guitar, it works with the vocals and instrumental to continue to inspire you.
This track is reminiscent of sounds heard in artists like The 1975 and Wolf Alice, using strong synth hooks to electrify your emotions. It’s worth noting the creativity of the music video for this track, which we urge you to check out. Stay tuned for their upcoming EP, which we can’t wait to hear.
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